"Some Weekend Sewing . . . "

Greetings,

Well another week finally comes to an end, but our adventurous tour through the "Love Letters" series continues. And this was actually one of the first ideas that I came up with when I began working on the series (but, of course, I'm still writing like a madman at the last minutes - why does it always seem to work that way - lol)

So prepare yourself for a lengthy look at our next letter.

"J" stands for . . .

"Jacobean Crewel"

Suzanne Kasler, from Traditional Home

And for me, one of the best resources for these amazingly versatile textiles is Lee Jofa. A prime example is their wondrous "Sohil" fabric - detail images open this post and also below - but, above - see them in their full glory in this wonderful seating arrangement from Suzanne Kasler.

"Sohil Crewel," from Lee Jofa

Oscar de la Renta, for Lee Jofa

And speaking of fabulous, this is a sample of the new textile collection from Oscar de la Renta for Lee Jofa. Isn't this brash, vibrant crewel work simply perfect?

Gary McBournie, from Traditional Home

Armchairs in "Arbre de Vie," Lee Jofa

Maybe something a bit more traditional, but with that same vibrant colours?

I'm loving "Arbre de Vie" - from Lee Jofa as well.

And some other favourites . . .

"Rosehill Crewel," from Lee Jofa

"Bartholomew Velvet," from Lee Jofa

Scot Meacham Wood Design

I actually used Bartholomew Velvet for decorative pillows in my own bedroom a few years ago.

So beautiful!

"Jardin Crewel," from Lee Jofa

"Sunflower Crewel," from Lee Jofa

And who could ever forget one of my favourite rooms - with Jacobean Crewelwork upholstered to the very walls of the bedroom . . .

The completely delicious, Roger Banks-Pye

Cheers,

tartanscot

ps. and a particular 'thank you' to Jennifer and the NY Lee Jofa showroom for the amazing detail images.